Not quite sure where to start when wanting to learn the banjo? Here it is… Never before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of the Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R/P.

Check out other banjos in this price range and you’ll find that the Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R/P model has "more bang for the buck". With a complete setup at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, they are durable, have low string action and are a pleasure to play.

The CC-100R/P model features a hard maple neck, rim, and convertible resonator, black binding on the neck and resonator, dual coordinator rods, curly maple headstock veneer, Straightline tailpiece, brass tone ring, 2-way adjustable truss rod, and low string action for the beginning banjoist. The CC-100R/P is equipped with upgraded Planetary Tuners, a compact traditional design that provide fast, accurate tuning. The CC-100R/P includes a resonator for increased tone and volume when playing bluegrass-style and easily converts to an open back banjo to be played clawhammer-style. Case not included.

Features:

Neck: Maple

Resonator: Maple

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Bridge: Maple w/ Ebony Cap; 5/8"

Wood Finish: Natural Gloss

Fingerboard Inlay: Snowflake

Neck Binding: Celluloid

Body Binding: Celluloid

Nut: Bone

Tuners: Planetary Tuners

Tailpiece: Straightline Tailpiece

Flange: No Flange/Convertible to Openback

Tone Ring: Rolled Brass Tone Ring

Strings: GDGBD - .010, .013, .016, .024w, .010

Rim: Multi-Ply Maple

Plating: Chrome

Tension Hoop: Steel

Arm Rest: "Gold Tone" Engraved

Brackets: 18

Scale: 26-3/16"

Weight: 6.5 lbs

Nut Width: 1-3/16"

Frets: 22 Medium

Total Length : 38-1/8"

Head Size: 11" Remo Low Crown Frosted

Case: Not Included

Order your Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R/P 5-String Banjo with Planetary Tuners from Sam Ash Direct today with the security of our 45/60 day return/price protection policy, and be sure to take advantage of our fast, free shipping.

Gold Tone warrants the instrument purchased from an authorized dealer shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
This Limited Warranty does not apply; (a) to wear and tear of the instrument or its parts; (b) to asserted defects caused by modification, misuse or abuse or improper maintenance of the instrument; (c) to asserted defects involving subjective personal likes or judgments; (d) to asserted defects caused by accident of exposure to extremes of temperature or humidity which cause harm to the instruments (e) to defects asserted by any purchaser who did not purchase the instrument from an authorized Gold Tone dealer in the United States of America or Canada; or (f) to banjos owned by non-U.S. Residents.
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Claim Procedures
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Extended Warranty to Second Purchaser
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